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Topic- Women's health
Is yoga best for urinary incontinence in older women?
A randomized trial involving middle-aged and older women reporting daily urinary incontinence (UI) found that a pelvic floor yoga intervention did not result in a greater improvement in UI symptoms compared to a general muscle stretching and strengthening exercise program. However, participants in both intervention groups reported some improvement in their UI symptoms. These findings are important because one-third of women in this age group experience UI, which can lead to depression, social isolation, and functional decline, according to the authors. Active-aging organizations may want to keep this in mind when developing programming or education to address UI.
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Emotional wellbeing linked to women's gut health
A recent study linked bacteria in our gut to positive emotions like happiness and hopefulness and healthier emotion management skills. "The gut contains trillions of microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome. Many studies have shown that disturbance in the gut microbiome can affect the gut-brain axis and lead to various health problems, including anxiety, depression, and even neurological disorders," said coauthor Yang-Yu Liu, PhD, an associate scientist in the Brigham and Women's Hospital's Channing Division of Network Medicine and an associate professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School.
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Stats: Half of US women forgo preventive health services
A new Ipsos poll commissioned by the Alliance for Women's Health and Prevention (AWHP) reveals that nearly half of American women (45%) are forgoing preventive care services such as check-ups and screenings, and the inability to afford out-of-pocket costs is the most common reason (25%) cite for skipping this critical care. The survey of a US national sample of 3,204 women looked at women's experiences with preventive healthcare, the challenges they face accessing it and the disparities that exist. The information could be helpful to senior living organizations looking to encourage preventive strategies among their constituents, and to support those who are experiencing problems.
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Tech Talk: Women's health apps don't meet basic privacy, security standards
"Many of the most popular women's mHealth apps on the market have poor data privacy, sharing, and security standards," authors of a recent study say. Since many of these apps are freely available online, active aging leaders need to be aware of this problem and consider educating residents and members about these issues, what to look for before installing a health app, and how to minimize use of their private data. It's likely that findings might be similar for men's health apps, among others.
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